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F4 UFO

1996 Dodge Ram

Yellow Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,302 mi
Last recorded142,302 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Dodge Ram112,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 UFO
MakeDodge
ModelRam
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 142,302 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both drop arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 142,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both drop arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 139,951 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor of load area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 136,501 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 135,519 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,901 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 132,752 miles

minor corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Dec 2018 132,430 miles

both front head lamps have poor image

Fail 11 Dec 2018 132,430 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

both front head lamps have poor image

Pass 10 Oct 2017 129,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

minor corrosion underside

Pass 27 Jan 2016 127,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 126,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 119,185 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 118,482 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 113,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 106,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 102,320 miles

o/s/f pads getting low

slight play in front steering idler

How Reliable is the Dodge Ram?

Based on 27,651 MOT tests across 2,744 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
2,721
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,744
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 466
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 377
position lamp(s) not working 355
Direction indicator incorrect colour 321
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 271
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F4 UFO is a 1996 Dodge Ram in Yellow with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Dodge Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 112,099 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Ram fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 466 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F4 UFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Dodge Ram is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F4 UFO is a 1996 Dodge Ram, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is F4 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 UFO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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